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LM54 GUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,286 mi
Last recorded129,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 129,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 129,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,978 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,783 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 103,783 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres very close to limit

Nails in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,517 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Front brake discs lipped

Oil filler cap broken but secure

Rear brake pads worn thin

o/s front,lower rear arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn low

Front brake discs lipped

Oil filler cap broken but secure

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,237 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,490 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front,n/s and o/s rear tyre treads worn low

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,714 miles

gearbox oil leak

nail in o/s front tyre,removed and not punctured

slight damage to n/s rear lamp lens

slight play in o/s front,lower rear ball joint

unable to inspect under floor due to shields fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2010 59,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,890 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak auto box

Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,523 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LM54 GUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM54 GUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM54 GUJ registered?

LM54 GUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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